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D League Pick | 12:14 a.m. June 26, 2008
This pick is simply somebody to put in the D League... I think that league was
created as a holding tank for the smaller fish anyway, to see if they can grow
bigger. Most of them will not.
ctoe | 12:18 a.m. June 26, 2008
Trade Boozer for Shawn Marion. Shawn is a defensive work horse, of which Boozer
is not. Shawn can score on the fast break and has shown promise attacking the
basket. The pick and roll would be ideal for the game he plays. He is a true
team player. As for his open jumpers, it needs improvement. But no worse than
AK's did a year ago. Someone needs to see if he would be willing to sign a
longer contract if the trade were to take place. That should be the only hang
up.
Jerry, do it now, make it happen. I see a championship in the Jazz's future with the addition of Marion and the loss of Boozer. If the Lakers can make a trade like they did, we should be able to trade for Shawn.
Jerry, do it now, make it happen. I see a championship in the Jazz's future with the addition of Marion and the loss of Boozer. If the Lakers can make a trade like they did, we should be able to trade for Shawn.
Anonymous | 2:14 a.m. June 26, 2008
pick As they come, package collin,matt,hart to indiana or boston for big baby
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ctoe is smoking something | 5:26 a.m. June 26, 2008
Boozer is a much better post presence on offense than Marion. He is also a
better rebounder. If Boozer would have been on the Heat last year they would
have had a much better record. if Marion played for the Jazz last year instead
of Boozer they wouldn't have made the playoffs. Boozer was 20-10 every
night last year.
The Laker trade | 5:35 a.m. June 26, 2008
was quite a bit different than the trade you are proposing. They got Gasol for
practically nothing. Utah would just be trading one all star caliber player for
another. I like Marion, but I'm not so sure he's the answer for Utah.
At least not for Carlos Boozer. The time to get Marion was when AK was
pouting, but that has died down. Trading Boozer would definitely hurt
Utah's inside game and they would need to find someone to replace that.
Marion isn't a inside guy and it may be too much to ask Millsap to take
over as #1 inside scoring option. It's hard to say what will happen with
Boozer. I think he likes playing for Utah, but Miami might be too appealing for
him and his family.
Ken | 5:57 a.m. June 26, 2008
I would not trade Boozer for anybody unless he has an inside game. Booz is an
Olympian and an All Star, entering the prime years of his career. He may opt
out, but under the CBA, he can sign for more money with the Jazz anyway. Why
would you trade an Olympic/All Star who has to love playing with DWill and vice
versa? Now if the Heat want to give you the #2 pick, along with Marion, go for
it. That would be worth it, but it is highly unlikely the Heat would make that
deal.
Surgeman | 6:32 a.m. June 26, 2008
Trade this pick and the 2nd rounders (throw in Hart and Collins if necessary) to
Boston for their defensive specialist assistant coach (sorry, cannot remember
his name). That will be the biggest impact possible on the Jazz.
Anonymous | 7:05 a.m. June 26, 2008
Boston wouldn't do that...and, why would we trade players for a coach? Keep
in mind, that Sloan is still viewed as one of the best defensive coaches in the
NBA...he just needs players who value his sentiments and coaching.
Fact | 7:23 a.m. June 26, 2008
You people that say keep Boozer are going to find out that there are two things
going on. First Boozer will probaly opt to go to Miami next year and if you pay
him the big bucks it will take to keep him here what are you going to do about
the salary cap? Milsap, D-Will, Brewer and Okur all come up in the next couple
years for contract renewal. I believe we need to look at the big picture here.
A.K. and Boozer take up 40% of our salary cap money now what are you going to do
about other salaries? I guarantee Larry is not going to exceed the cap and get
into luxury tax liabity. So there are alot of issues to address.
Jimmy's Sneakers | 7:24 a.m. June 26, 2008
Jimmy's draft board/wish list is as follows:
1. Roy Hibbert 7-2 278 C Georgetown Sr.
2. Mario Chalmers 6-2 181 PG Kansas Jr.
3. Marreese Speights 6-10 250 PF Fla. So.
4. DeAndre Jordan 6-11 250 C TX A&M Fr.
5. Robin Lopez 7-0 255 C Stanford So.
6. JJ Hickson 6-9 235 PF NC State Fr.
7. Trade pick (maybe to philly to fulfill the Korver trade)
Jimmy would trade both 2nd rounders for a chance at 1, 2 and 3.
If the Jazz keep 2nd rounders then Jimmy would look at drafting: Goran Dragic 6-4 180 PG Slovenia 1986; Nathan Jawai 6-10 270 PF/C Aus.1986; and/or Ante Tomic 7-1 220 PF/C Croatia 1987 and keeping them abroad.
1. Roy Hibbert 7-2 278 C Georgetown Sr.
2. Mario Chalmers 6-2 181 PG Kansas Jr.
3. Marreese Speights 6-10 250 PF Fla. So.
4. DeAndre Jordan 6-11 250 C TX A&M Fr.
5. Robin Lopez 7-0 255 C Stanford So.
6. JJ Hickson 6-9 235 PF NC State Fr.
7. Trade pick (maybe to philly to fulfill the Korver trade)
Jimmy would trade both 2nd rounders for a chance at 1, 2 and 3.
If the Jazz keep 2nd rounders then Jimmy would look at drafting: Goran Dragic 6-4 180 PG Slovenia 1986; Nathan Jawai 6-10 270 PF/C Aus.1986; and/or Ante Tomic 7-1 220 PF/C Croatia 1987 and keeping them abroad.
Dapper2k | 7:41 a.m. June 26, 2008
I love how people say we should, "Throw in" players like hart and
collins if necassary to get a trade done. News flash, Hart, CJ Miles, collins
and anyone else at the end of the bench don't have much trade value. And
neither do the 2nd round picks.
Every team wants a defensive big or a good big guy and you can't trade scraps to get one.
Regarding Boozer for Marion: Please stop! Boozer is a much better and more valuable player than Marion. The last thing we need is another athletic wing player that can't shoot from the perimeter. Inside scorers are nearly impossible to come by which is why the Jazz need Boozer to balance out the floor and the offense. Booz showed better defense last year and is still young there are only a couple of players in the league that would make a booz trade a plus for the Jazz and the teams that have these players aren't interested, namely Dwight Howard and, and I can't think of any others that are sure things.
Here's hoping Boozer stays in Utah and signs another contract. I don't like them speaking for Booz saying he'd like to_play_in_Miami even_if_it_is-true.
Every team wants a defensive big or a good big guy and you can't trade scraps to get one.
Regarding Boozer for Marion: Please stop! Boozer is a much better and more valuable player than Marion. The last thing we need is another athletic wing player that can't shoot from the perimeter. Inside scorers are nearly impossible to come by which is why the Jazz need Boozer to balance out the floor and the offense. Booz showed better defense last year and is still young there are only a couple of players in the league that would make a booz trade a plus for the Jazz and the teams that have these players aren't interested, namely Dwight Howard and, and I can't think of any others that are sure things.
Here's hoping Boozer stays in Utah and signs another contract. I don't like them speaking for Booz saying he'd like to_play_in_Miami even_if_it_is-true.
Trade | 7:52 a.m. June 26, 2008
Send Harpring, Collins, Hart, Almond, & Fesenko to Charlotte for Richardson
and May. Send Ak to NJ for Vince Carter. Send Boozer & Korver to the Bucks
for Redd & Sessions. I went to the NBA Trade Machine and it all works
out.
We then could start
DWill, M. Redd, V. Carter, Millsap & Okur. With Price, Sessions, Richardson, May, Brewer, & Miles coming off the bench. Then go big in the draft tonight.
But this will never happen because the Jazz are WEAK!!
We then could start
DWill, M. Redd, V. Carter, Millsap & Okur. With Price, Sessions, Richardson, May, Brewer, & Miles coming off the bench. Then go big in the draft tonight.
But this will never happen because the Jazz are WEAK!!
30seconds...Go! | 8:00 a.m. June 26, 2008
I agree with Ken, I don't see us trading booz unless we get an inside
presence, but if we were able to get the number 2 pick with marion, that would
be tempting. But if Boozer is going to opt out next season, wouldn't we
want to get something for him, instead of letting him pull a Cleveland on us?
Honestly I don't think boozer would leave Utah, a team that's on the
brink of the NBA finals, but he spends A LOT of time in Miami during the
off-season and I think he has a house there as well. Anyway don't trade
boozer, I think Utah should extend his contract NOW to secure him. Utah should
also extend a MEGA contract towards D-Will, the true savior for our franchise. I
also think we should package the second rounders and hart, collins or harpring
for a vetran, maybe a back-up point guard or big guy like a P.J Brown or Derrik
Fisher type guys. I think D-Fish was a huge impact for our team, and if we had
him last year we would have taken the whole thing! Anyway skip the draft, until
2010, we have NY's pick-TOP 5!
Steve W | 8:20 a.m. June 26, 2008
Yes, on paper Boozer is a better player than Marion and there is no question is
a superior rebounder. However, how much good is Boozer if he continues to go
invisible in the playoffs? I also still question his heart. If he would rather
be in Miami we won't be getting his best. So, if Boozer wants to go to
Miami it would be best to get something for him rather than simply lose him to
free agency.
As for the 23rd pick? Trade it! It seems certain that our best option, Hibbert, will be gone and we don't have the roster spots so I say trade it for a future pick or package it along with one of our many shooting guard to get someone more valuable or to move up in the draft.
As for the 23rd pick? Trade it! It seems certain that our best option, Hibbert, will be gone and we don't have the roster spots so I say trade it for a future pick or package it along with one of our many shooting guard to get someone more valuable or to move up in the draft.
PAYMON | 8:35 a.m. June 26, 2008
Re: Dapper2k
You need to learn more about basketball. the reason everyone says trade hart and collins is because they have expiring contracts and that, to some teams is more valuable than talent (teams who are rebuilding). so when someone says trade them, they are implying that they are dead weight on our team so trade them to a team that desires expiring contracts... get it? so next time just learn more about what you are saying before you type it.
You need to learn more about basketball. the reason everyone says trade hart and collins is because they have expiring contracts and that, to some teams is more valuable than talent (teams who are rebuilding). so when someone says trade them, they are implying that they are dead weight on our team so trade them to a team that desires expiring contracts... get it? so next time just learn more about what you are saying before you type it.
Jimmy's Sneakers | 8:52 a.m. June 26, 2008
Sorry folks, Jimmy forgot to put Plaisted on draft board. Jimmy would put him
at 2.5. Jimmy thinks that Trent is a great talent.
page | 8:55 a.m. June 26, 2008
i haven't heard any one say trade boozer to Miami for there second pick in
the draft.then take Beesley or how ever you spell it.If your going to lose
Boozer anyway may as well get something in return.Then you would have a pf that
has a bunch of upside, really how much better is boozer going to get.
Anonymous | 8:55 a.m. June 26, 2008
Dont worry about trading Boozer, as soon as he becomes a free agent (09 I think)
Miami will grab him anyway.. Boozer lives in Miami in the off season and Miami
is drafting small this year with the idea that Boozer will be their PF of the
future. Marion has a huge price tag and isnt worth it.
WOW | 9:09 a.m. June 26, 2008
whoever "trade" is doesn't understand ANYTHING about the game.
You are living in lala land. Who wants hapring collins almond and fes?
especially for richardson who they paid a bunch of money and a good player
(azibuke) to get. You are weak. the Jazz are a good team, and i see a bright
future!
What a bad Trade | 9:11 a.m. June 26, 2008
Trade doesn't make sense. We're going to give up AK, Boozer, Korver
and Harpring and have Millsap and Okur as our bigs? Oh, but we get an old Vince
Carter (who I am sure would love to play in Utah), Redd, Richardson (the only
two good parts of the deal) and some scrubs? Where is the inside presence going
to come from? The 23rd pick? And I'm sure that team chemistry would be
great if you traded half the team away.
Anonymous | 9:14 a.m. June 26, 2008
Vince Carter, while very athletic, only shows up to play about 1 game out of 5
(unless it's a contract year, of course, then it's 3 out of 5). A
trade for AK would be foolish. While he's inconsistent, at least AK comes
to play every night.
KTR | 9:17 a.m. June 26, 2008
I'm confused by the metaphor at the beginning of this story--usually if the
bar is "low" (i.e. your standards are lowered), you're talking
about pole vaulting or some such. When the bar in LIMBO is low, that makes it
much, much harder and therefore your standards are raised. So the metaphor
doesn't make any sense to me.
Overthinking much?
Overthinking much?
Anonymous | 9:22 a.m. June 26, 2008
MR.FACT was factual. Salary Cap will be an issue in the next few years. With
that in mind, Boozer is a risky bet to stay. A trade might not give the Jazz as
much in return, but losing Booz for nothing is real bad. Millsap is a solid PF
and Memo can slide there if need be. The Jazz need another quality C/PF if they
lose the Booz. There is nothing behind Memo at C. Plus, a shotblocker and lane
clogger is the biggest need. I could be enticed, if the Jazz could work out a
Boozer for Ming dice roll. However, health is an issue for Ming, and I am still
not sure the Rockets would agree.
NEED | 9:35 a.m. June 26, 2008
The Fact is the Jazz need a legit center not a 3 point specialist. They need a
shot blocking defensive first guy. They can trade Booz because okur can play the
4. But know body just gives up big guys wait just the Grizzles. The Jazz need
Perkins from Boston and we would have a banner in the ESA. I say pass the
pick.
In 2010 NY will not have a top 5 pick. Hello they got a good coach and a New GM. That pick will be about a 15.
My miami dream deal.
Marion and the #2 pick(Beasly) for Boozer and Brewer.
In 2010 NY will not have a top 5 pick. Hello they got a good coach and a New GM. That pick will be about a 15.
My miami dream deal.
Marion and the #2 pick(Beasly) for Boozer and Brewer.
Lets start trading | 10:16 a.m. June 26, 2008
I think we should make some big trades this year! We could trade Boozer for
Dwight Howard, trade AK for Amare Stoudemire, and then if we trade Okur for Dirk
Nowiski, we would have the championship in the bag. As for the bench players, we
could trade Millsap for Elton Brand (since Brand's contract is up soon), we
could trade Hart for
Chancey Billups to backup Williams. I really think it would be cool if we could pick up Tim Duncan for Collins, but I'm not sure if the Spurs would go for that one, Collins game has been declining a little in recent years. And as much as I like CJ Miles, if we would trade him for Paul Pierce, I bet we would be able to beat the Bull's regular season record and win around 75+ games. I wish the Jazz organization can get its stuff together and make something like this happen!
Chancey Billups to backup Williams. I really think it would be cool if we could pick up Tim Duncan for Collins, but I'm not sure if the Spurs would go for that one, Collins game has been declining a little in recent years. And as much as I like CJ Miles, if we would trade him for Paul Pierce, I bet we would be able to beat the Bull's regular season record and win around 75+ games. I wish the Jazz organization can get its stuff together and make something like this happen!
Let's start trading gets it | 10:35 a.m. June 26, 2008
Seriously, some of you guys think trading is so easy.
Miami isn't going to trade with us because they know Boozer will be theirs in one year. If we want to get something for Booz, we need to trade him to someone else. Marion + #2 for Booze is rediculous. It we were to pull that off, it would have to be something like Marion and 2 for Booze, Ak, #23 this year, and the NY pick. Seriously.
Miami isn't going to trade with us because they know Boozer will be theirs in one year. If we want to get something for Booz, we need to trade him to someone else. Marion + #2 for Booze is rediculous. It we were to pull that off, it would have to be something like Marion and 2 for Booze, Ak, #23 this year, and the NY pick. Seriously.
Re: Let's Start Trading | 10:42 a.m. June 26, 2008
HAHA You could never get those players with the salary cap. Jazz should trade
Boozer for a defensive minded power forward, get rid of Kirilenko and get a
scoring SF.
Sarcasm really works! | 10:49 a.m. June 26, 2008
Lets start trading. Very good response to the folks above who really think these
big trades will happen. No seriously AK is the key to success for the Jazz. That
is if they can get anything out of him in a trade. Sure I think the Jazz need to
package up Collins and Hart. And yes they have a little value because of the
expiring contracts, but we aren't going to get much. AK's salary was a
huge mistake. If there is any way of getting value from him. That is the way to
go.
JC | 10:52 a.m. June 26, 2008
Look, if Boozer really wants to leave we need to get value now. Boozer has been
a huge part of our success but since his 2nd Allstar selection he has not been
the same. He seems to me to be satisfied and his performance reflected that,
especially in the playoffs. The hungry fighter attitude he had since his
Championship at Duke has be missing. Say what you want about Malone but when
did he not go at least 20 and 10 in a playoff game for the Jazz? Boozer had
lost that hustle and bounce in his game which was the key to his offense
success, he simply out-worked and out-played his opposition. What I want to see
is Boozer become hungry again and resign in Utah, but I'm afraid neither
will happen. Utah is deep in the guards and also Collins needs to go. So what
trades can be done something needs to happen now. Miles needs to go and also
Almond in a package, Morris is amazind but who will he play over, Brewer?
Korver? Trade for a interior shot-blocker or a perimeter defender, or clear cap
to sign Kurt Thomas.
looktothesky | 11:19 a.m. June 26, 2008
Hibbert would be great, but he will not be there when the jazz pick at 23. I
really think Jason Thompson is the man for the job. He can score and is a great
shot blocker, we already have a good team that just about 27 other teams are not
as good as. So all this trade talk is down right goofy, and not necessary.
bob carlisle | 11:20 a.m. June 26, 2008
maybe a simple trade would be better, like if mayo were available after pick 10
trade for that pick. or go after a proven big man like Zydrunas Ilgauskas from
the cavs. for maybe kirelenko and collins and a second round pick. that would
give us d-will at the point, miles and almond at shooting guard. move brewer to
small forward with korver and harpring, keep boozer, at power forward, and play
okur as a power forward/center, with ilgauskas starting. that means we can
basicly draft anybody and put them in the d league. which will probably happen
anyway. this will be an improvement for the jazz one of the elite teams in the
league despite what nay-sayers say.
The Future | 11:27 a.m. June 26, 2008
I think the Jazz should choose Trent Plaistead for with the first second round
pick. He is athletic and strong offensively. He will also add some defensive
effort in the key. I didn't watch all of BYU's game, but I watched
the game versus the U and he really took it to Neville each time. Granted,
Neville isn't NBA level competition, but still a big frame and a decent
defensive presence and Plaistead certainly got the best of him each meeting.
mustang | 11:29 a.m. June 26, 2008
Utah needs to send the 23 pick to Philie to finalize the Korver trade. With
that out of the way Utah can roll the dice on the 2nd round picks or take them
with the dead weight on the team with expiring contracts to clear cap room and
roster space and trade for future picks or a decent veteran. Utah's
biggest need is an interior shot-blocker to back up Okur, Utah could secure say
Theo Ratliff in a trade or sign Kurt Thomas in free agency. Utah could acquire
Ben Wallace from Cleveland and not for very much. Whoever Utah gets does not
need to score the ball, that's the job of Okur, he needs to protect the
lane. Utah would have a two Center approach, one for D and the other for
offense; much like the two running back approach used in the NFL, one for power
and one for speed. Utah's defense was not as horrible as one would think,
the missing piece is a veteran shot-blocking big. Also he Jazz needs Fes to
learn the art from Mark Eaton, other than that Utah is looking good.
If we lose the Booz | 11:30 a.m. June 26, 2008
If Boozer is really going to go after this year. This is what I would try to do.
Let him go to Miami a year earlier, See if Miami would work a deal to draft
Beasley and then trade him along with Marion to the Jazz for Boozer and a couple
stiffs in Collins and Hart. If you could get multiple teams involved unload AK
in the process to either move up and take the best center available in the draft
for pick up a shot blocking center who can run. You could maybe move AK and get
Marion and Beasley and pick up a decent center if you got more than two teams
involved. Then pick up the tempo a little. The Jazz could run a little more.
Marion is a good finisher and so is Brewer and Price. Almond would fit better
and contribute. Miles fits that system too. Fesenko would have another young big
to develop with and would contribute sooner with a little up tempo game.
Harpring would most likely be the only one who would potentially struggle, but I
think he would adapt his game and be fine. He is a smart player.
Re: lets start trading | 11:41 a.m. June 26, 2008
Why would we trade AK for Amare when AK for Lebron and Mike Conley works? We
trade Ak to Cleveland with cash to Memphis and Cleveland gives us Bron and
Memphis $ plus Ugboaja and Memphis gives us Conley. We can't trade Boozer
for Dwight Howard but we can trade him for Amare. We can also trade Harpring and
Hart for Teshon Prince. We can also trade Collins for Bynum. We can also trade
the Ronnies Brewer and Price for Chris Paul, Memo for Manu, KK for Durant, and
finally Fesenko for Big Baby Davis and Leon Powe (just to make the numbers
work). So we would have Deron, Manu, BronBron, Amare, &Bynum as the starting
five. With CP4, Conley, Prince, Durant, Big Baby, &Powe coming off the
bench. Plus we could sign all of our draft picks. I think we might be able to
win a few chips with that lineup. Oh come on Jazz please make these trades. I
can't think of any reason why this can't happen, lol
CKS | 11:48 a.m. June 26, 2008
Several years ago Boozer had a home in LA. People then thought he wanted to be
traded to an LA team (which didn't happen). Just because Boozer lives in
Miami is no guarantee that he wants to play for the Heat.
Cougar Fan | 11:54 a.m. June 26, 2008
Plaisted will not help the Jazz. His awkward style and unpolished skills should
have stayed at BYU where they could develop. He'll be luck to get taken in
the 2nd round by anyone.
Re: bob carlisle | 11:56 a.m. June 26, 2008
WHAT? Ilgauskas? He is just a slower, injury-prone version of Okur who cannot
rebound nearly as well. Look Okur is a good player, does anyone remember how
awesome he was before Sloan and Miller killed his confidence when he hit his
shooting slump. While Boozer's psych has been babied by team officials.
Back when Okur was tearing it up his first season and a half with the Jazz,
while Boozer was injured the whole time, fans wanted Boozer traded and Sloan,
Miller, and O'Conner protected him. In contrast when Okur hit a ten game
slump, Miller blasted hi publicly, which turned a ten game slump into a year
long slump. Then Sloan dropped comments, like we need our bigs to have a better
inside game. that only compounded the problem. In result, then Okur hesitated
every time he touched the ball, still does, he also is now trying to score in
ways and at places on the floor that he is uncomfortable doing so. He is barely
getting some confidence back. He needs to get back to the player he was when he
came to Utah, decisive and played his game not someone else's.
Re: bob carlisle | 12:13 p.m. June 26, 2008
Maybe I was wrong. Ilgauskas is more like a slower version of Ostertag with a
jumpshot. Lets trade AK and Collins for the European version of Ostertag, that
is if we can't trade up and get Mayo at 10. Maybe we can trade up and get
Beasley at 7 or 8, throw in Hart to move up that high. LOL!! Utah needs a
veteran back-up 5 that's a interior shot-blocker; like a Ratliff, Kurt
Thomas, or Mutumbo. What ever Utah can get at 23 the Jazz already have in guard
depth or soft lower level bigs who are average defenders. Or if Utah looks to
draft for the future they have Fes, who has a lot of potential as far as being a
quality shot-blocker and decent close-range scorer. The Jazz need to get him to
work with Mark Eaton who could really polish his shot-blocking ability. So send
the pick the Sixers and finish the Korver trade, be done with it.
Oh Boy... | 12:24 p.m. June 26, 2008
Some of you people need to get out more!
Don't do anything | 12:32 p.m. June 26, 2008
I can't believe what I'm hearing. These trades are absurd. Utah
doens't need to trade anyone! I�ve been a Jazz fan my
whole life, but seriously, some of these other fans make me sick. Carlos Boozer
is an amazing player. AK is a great player.
Am I the only person who saw how dominating our team was after the all-star break? The only reason we didn�t go further in the playoffs was because Booz had a slump. It happens. Deal with it.
Keep the team together just as it is and let them grow together as a unit and here's what you'll see next year: Better execution, more consistencey (fewer losses to garbage teams), even better play from D-Will and a higher playoff seed.
Don't forget that we still have Fes and Almond and New York's first round (lottery) pick next year. Trade all our picks this year and Utah�s first round pick next year (it'll be in the 20s anyway) and dump the guys at the end of the bench.
Am I the only person who saw how dominating our team was after the all-star break? The only reason we didn�t go further in the playoffs was because Booz had a slump. It happens. Deal with it.
Keep the team together just as it is and let them grow together as a unit and here's what you'll see next year: Better execution, more consistencey (fewer losses to garbage teams), even better play from D-Will and a higher playoff seed.
Don't forget that we still have Fes and Almond and New York's first round (lottery) pick next year. Trade all our picks this year and Utah�s first round pick next year (it'll be in the 20s anyway) and dump the guys at the end of the bench.
Pick #23 | 12:56 p.m. June 26, 2008
Utah can't give Philly their #23 pick this year for the Kyle trade.
BP | 1:01 p.m. June 26, 2008
Hey JIMMY'S SNEAKERS...you have obviously not done your homework since you
don't have JASON THOMPSON on your list...this kid is a stud and together
with Fess will solidify our frontline for 15 years. He has all the skills. He
is agile, big, strong, smart, athletic, can shoot mid-range and threes, nice
post game, blocks shots well, lock down defender in post...HELLO! He is 6 11,
not over 7 ft, but so what, he is quick, big, and plenty long. If we need a
little more height, we can sub Fess in to disrupt, but JASON THOMPSON will be a
starter in the NBA.
Everyone else...Forget about trading Booz, it's not worth trading an All-Star power forward just because he MIGHT leave next year. Unless he says he wants to leave, The Jazz can't afford to shop him. OUT
Everyone else...Forget about trading Booz, it's not worth trading an All-Star power forward just because he MIGHT leave next year. Unless he says he wants to leave, The Jazz can't afford to shop him. OUT
ZEKE | 1:36 p.m. June 26, 2008
Lets not trade our good players. Lets give them one more year and see what they
can do. The Jazz went from 51 wins in 2007 to 54 wins in 2008. The Jazz didn`t
do as well in the playoffs this year as they did last year but had to play a
much better Laker team this year than Golden State was last year. I think the
Jazz biggest weakness is their defence but with hard work I think they can
improve. If they don`t do better next year then maybe I would think about making
some trades.
Anonymous | 1:50 p.m. June 26, 2008
I'm shocked that everyone keeps talking about Boozer's inside
presence...I think the playoffs show that his presence is only for shooting his
awkward 15foot "jumper" and getting a lot of inside feeds from DWill,
which will happen with any Big with Williams running the offense. Everyone
knows Millsap should have had more minutes in the Playoffs and would have more
impact on the game if he were starting, I think we try and dish AK for Tayshan
Prince as Detroit clearly wants to change things up, and trade Boozer for a
legitimate center. (Okur should be coming off the bench) Or better yet Booz for
Elton Brand straight up.
mustang | 2:00 p.m. June 26, 2008
"Don't do anything" is right. Team we have is solid and just
needs experience to get them to the Finals. Every contender is getting older
and Utah is the Heavyweight among the young teams, New Orleans is right there
too but Utah seems to be a bad match-up for them. Finalize the Korver trade
this year use the 2nd round picks to clear Collins and Hart off the roster and
look to sign a consistent veteran interior defender. That veteran shot-blocker
is the last piece for a deep run next year. And as for Boozer, unless Utah gets
Marion and Beasley, other than that Boozer stays put, at least for this year. I
also don't think Boozer would be foolish to leave and go to Miami. I
don't see Miami becoming a contender like Utah is for some time.
Don't forget that Shaq is the reason for the Lakers' titles and
MIAMI'S title. D-Wade is amazing like Kobe is but both players and teams
are not nearly as dominant as they were when Shaq was the focus of the defense,
now Kobe and Wade are the focus and their teams are not nearly as good.
mustang | 2:03 p.m. June 26, 2008
Correction: I meant to say Boozer would be foolish to leave Utah and go to
Miami because Miami is in rebuild mode and Utah is a piece or two away from a
title.
JC | 2:29 p.m. June 26, 2008
I agree with ZEKE and Don't do anything. Utah needs to lose Collins and
Hart and send the 23 pick to finish the Korver trade. The Jazz needs to go
after Kurt Thomas or a comparable veteran interior defender. Other than that
the Jazz look good. This would be my roster with rotation and minutes.
PG: D-Will 35 minutes, Price 13 minutes. SG: Brewer 20 minutes, Korver 18 minutes, Almond 10 minutes. SF: AK 25 minutes, Harpring 16 minutes, Milsap 7 minutes. PF: Boozer 35 minutes, Milsap 13 minutes. C: Okur 28 minutes, Kurt Thomas or Comparable 15 minutes, Fes 5 minutes.
That's how I see things breaking down, minutes would change depending on who is producing and match-ups with other teams.
PG: D-Will 35 minutes, Price 13 minutes. SG: Brewer 20 minutes, Korver 18 minutes, Almond 10 minutes. SF: AK 25 minutes, Harpring 16 minutes, Milsap 7 minutes. PF: Boozer 35 minutes, Milsap 13 minutes. C: Okur 28 minutes, Kurt Thomas or Comparable 15 minutes, Fes 5 minutes.
That's how I see things breaking down, minutes would change depending on who is producing and match-ups with other teams.
ID Jazz | 2:41 p.m. June 26, 2008
Those who say don't trade Boozer do not understand the big Picture here.
Like the zone radio guys said you can be proactive or reactive. With Boozer already having his home in Miami and his wife supposedly hating it here(its cold)and his son with his medical condition. Then you better be proactive and see if there is something you can do between now and next year. That does not mean you have to settle but its pretty much guaranteed that he is gone after this year. Why be reactive and then when he opts out then you have nothing to show for it. Many say well let him go but then if you do there is maybe one or two guys available that are worth the money and you have twenty some odd teams vying for there service.
It is and would be idiotic and stupid to do nothing. You don't have to do all the proposed trades everyone wants here but if you don't at least shop him would be stupid. It would be better to shop him now and keep making a run at a championship than to get one year out of him and start over.
Like the zone radio guys said you can be proactive or reactive. With Boozer already having his home in Miami and his wife supposedly hating it here(its cold)and his son with his medical condition. Then you better be proactive and see if there is something you can do between now and next year. That does not mean you have to settle but its pretty much guaranteed that he is gone after this year. Why be reactive and then when he opts out then you have nothing to show for it. Many say well let him go but then if you do there is maybe one or two guys available that are worth the money and you have twenty some odd teams vying for there service.
It is and would be idiotic and stupid to do nothing. You don't have to do all the proposed trades everyone wants here but if you don't at least shop him would be stupid. It would be better to shop him now and keep making a run at a championship than to get one year out of him and start over.
John | 3:13 p.m. June 26, 2008
Amazing that there are only 22 NBA players in American, and so the Jazz figure
at 23, there will be no one left who can play in this league.
I think their money and TV time has gone to their heads. Surely there are more than a few dozen players who can make it.
Might be time to start looking in the mechanic shops for another Mark Eaton working on cars, or maybe scour the playgrounds where a lot of talented people hang out.
Its insane to think the league is so good, and so highly skilled, that less than 25 people in the world have a chance to come in and do some damage.
I think their money and TV time has gone to their heads. Surely there are more than a few dozen players who can make it.
Might be time to start looking in the mechanic shops for another Mark Eaton working on cars, or maybe scour the playgrounds where a lot of talented people hang out.
Its insane to think the league is so good, and so highly skilled, that less than 25 people in the world have a chance to come in and do some damage.
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